2007 RAV 4 vs. CR-V

[redart]

Which SUV would you choose to buy, and why? TIA.

2007 Toyota Rav 4 vs. 2007 Honda CR-V

[leec001]

Almost the same price, Rav 4 V6 has more power, not much different in fuel consumption.

"That power increase is probably all but negated by an increase in curb weight: 1,604 kg for our EX test vehicle compared to 1,560 kg for the 2006 CR-V EX. But while it's not exactly swift, this latest CR-V has no problem keeping up with traffic. Driving it back to back with a Toyota RAV4 fitted with a very strong V6, though, the difference in performance is noticeable, naturally. But in everyday driving, particularly for those with a light right foot, the Toyota's available V6 is mostly a nice-to-have for situations like towing. I can't help but wonder if some buyers might defect to the RAV4 for the available six-cylinder power."


4WD always better than the REALTIME 4WD

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/cc/07crv.htm

2007 Honda CR-V Specifications:

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Base price LX 2WD $27,700
Base price LX 4WD $29,700
Base price EX $32,600
Base price EX-L $34,600
Base price EX-L Navi $37,400
Type 4-door, 5-passenger compact SUV
Layout Front engine/2-wheel drive/AWD
Engine 2.4-litre I4, DOHC, 16 valves
Horsepower 166 @ 5800 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 161 @ 4200 rpm
Transmission 5-speed automatic
Tires P225/65R17
Curb weight LX 2WD 1544 kg (3404 lbs)
Curb weight LX 4WD 1597 kg (3520 lbs)
Curb weight EX 1604 kg (3536 lbs)
Curb weight EX-L 1613 kg (3556 lbs)
Wheelbase 2620 mm (103.1 in.)
Length 4518 mm (177.8 in.)
Width 1820 mm (71.6 in.)
Height 1680 mm (66.1 in.)
Ground clearance 185 mm (7.2 in.)
Towing capacity N/A
Cargo capacity 1011 litres (35.6 cu.ft.)(seats up)
2064 litres (72.8 cu.ft.)(seats down)
Fuel consumption City: 10.7 L/100 km (26 mpg Imp)
Hwy: 7.8 L/100 km (36 mpg Imp)
Fuel type Regular
Warranty 3 yrs/ 60,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/100,000 km
Front airbags Standard
Side airbags Standard
Curtain airbags Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Traction control Standard
Stability control Standard
Assembly location East Liberty, Ohio

2007 Toyota RAV4 Specifications:

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Base price I4 $29,300
Base price I4 Limited $33,195
Base price V6 $31,800
Base price V6 Sport $33,590
Base price V6 Limited $36,970
Type 4-door, 5-passenger compact SUV
Layout Front engine/four-wheel drive
Engine 2.4-litre inline 4, DOHC, 16 valves
3.5-litre V6, DOHC, 24 valves
Horsepower 166 @ 6000 rpm
269 @ 6200 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 165 @ 4000 rpm
246 @ 4700 rpm
Transmission 4-speed automatic/5-speed automatic
Tires P225/65R17 all-season
Tires Sport P235/55R18 all-season
Curb weight I4 1562 kg (3444 lbs)
Curb weight I4 Limited 1593 kg (3512 lbs)
Curb weight V6 1658 kg (3655 lbs)
Curb weight V6 Limited 1667 kg (3675 lbs)
Curb weight Sport 1668 kg (3677 lbs)
Wheelbase 2660 mm (104.7 in.)
Length 4600 mm (181.1 in.)
Width 1815 mm (71.5 in.)
Height 1745 mm (68.7 in.)
Height V6 Limited 1755 mm (69.1 in.)
Ground Clearance 190 mm (7.5 in.)
Towing capacity I4 680 kg (1500 lbs)
Towing capacity V6 1587 kg (3500 lbs)
Payload 375 kg (825 lbs)
Payload V6 Limited 1155 kg (525 lbs)(w/third row)
Cargo capacity 337 litres (11.9 cu.ft.)(behind 3rd row)(Ltd)
1039 litres (36.7 cu.ft.)(behind 2nd row)(Ltd)
1016 litres (35.9 cu.ft.)(behind rear seat)
2073 litres (73.2 cu.ft.)(behind front seat)
Fuel consumption I4 City: 10.1 L/100 km (28 mpg Imp)
Hwy: 7.8 L/100 km (36 mpg Imp)
Fuel consumption V6 City: 11.1 L/100 km (25 mpg Imp)
Hwy: 7.7 L/100 km (37 mpg Imp)
Fuel type Regular
Warranty 3 yrs/ 60,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/100,000 km
Front airbags Standard
Side airbags Standard
Curtain airbags Standard
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Traction control Standard
Stability control Standard
Assembly location Tahara, Japan

[heavyD]

2007 Outlander because it looks 100x's nicer than the Rav4 or CR-V.

[guessboi]

looks and power wise - Rav4 is better than the CR-V.
:D

[hjr]

Originally posted by guessboi
looks and power wise - Rav4 is better than the CR-V.
:D only if you get the v6. both the i4's are about the same.

they are both priced about the same. all the way up, but with the rave 4 you get substantially more power when you move into the v6 territory. If you are comparing the base 4x4 models then its a toss up really on stats alone (test drive would help decide). As soon as you move up to the v6 the rav4 seems to take the lead by a substantial amount. (IMO)

everything is still reliant on test drives and personal preferences though

[clem24]

Here's my take: the RAV for styling, CR-V for practicality. One thing about the CR-V AWD system is that you need to make it slip before it kicks in. So it's really only good for standing starts. My parents have an 02 and it plows like any other FWD car. My sister has the first gen RAV, and it is pretty good in the snow.

I personally think the 07 CR-V is butt ugleeeee, while the RAV is just gorgeous.

Have you considered the Hyundai? The warranty is really hard to beat, and it looks good too. For me personally, I'd get the Forester. I've totally fallen for all things Subie.

[arian_ma]

We had this exact choice last year with the 06 models, we chose the Rav4 because the interior and exterior were much nicer.
I liked the feel of the Toyota more and so did my parents.

EDIT: We test drove both the I-4 and V6 Toyotas as well and I thought that the power difference wasn't really worth the price difference. In the end we went wiht the Rav

[CelicaST-162]

After driving the Rav4 V6, it usually seals the deal. You will always have a grin on your face.

[hjr]

i really like the suzuki grand vitara. I love the styling, but i dont know about reliability too much, and it still uses a body on frame concept rather than unibody which is wierd. Any-hoeee, thats me, and i wouldnt buy one as im not interested in an suv at this point.

i think looking at hyundai is a good idea as well

[Sonic_A4]

toyota reliability , and toyotas come with more standard features

[The Cosworth]

Rav4's FTW

I am surprised no one has mentioned one of the last gen 4runners

I LOVE THOSE!

CRV's have always looked/felt cheaper to me IMO

[clem24]

Cause 4Runners aren't even in the same class of vehicle. This is like someone saying they want to buy a Civic, and then telling them they should get a TSX.

[wheelz]

A while back the girlfriend was trying to make the same decision, but back then the new CRV was hard to get. We drove a ton of vehicles and she loved the Rav4 except for the horrible seats. Neither of us found them to be comfortable. They felt hard in the wrong places, and the seat bottoms were not deep enough for proper leg support. It handled well and the stability/traction control worked very well. They V6 power was great for highway.

The base CRV was out, she didnt like the interior. The next model up was better, but after driving the Rav 4 it felt slow and sluggish. As well the brakes, in typical honda fashion, did not seem up to par with the other vehicles.

She also really liked the CX7 except for the fact that it takes premium gas, so its a couple of bucks more every time you fill up. And the Goodyear RSA tires make excellent allseasons, just not good in the winter in calgary. The Stability control in the Rav4 seemed to be more effective for the way she drives. That being said the DSC in the CX7 is more fun if you like a bit of oversteer.

The other vehicle to look for is the new Nissan Rogue. It will be coming out in the fall. 2.5L 4 cylinder with more power than the CRV, and a CVT with a sport mode, so it can make better use of that power.

http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/tm_7-2008-nissan-rogue.jpg
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/tm_4-2008-nissan-rogue.jpg

[The Cosworth]

Originally posted by clem24
Cause 4Runners aren't even in the same class of vehicle. This is like someone saying they want to buy a Civic, and then telling them they should get a TSX.

how does that even make sense?

I could see comparing a civic to an accord, but a 4 runner and a rav 4 are both SUV's, both toyotas, both 4x4

[Lex350]

Rav4 FTW


We just bought one a couple of months ago for the wife to drive. We got the V6 because we will be towing a tent trailer with it.


The thing is rock solid in this weather. Very easy to drive, good visiblity. I'm very happy with the purchase.

[wheelz]

Originally posted by brendankharris


how does that even make sense?

I could see comparing a civic to an accord, but a 4 runner and a rav 4 are both SUV's, both toyotas, both 4x4

A 4runner is a truck based SUV, with a transfer case. Rav4 is a car based SUV with a center differential.

[Redlyne_mr2]

that honda realtime awd system is garbage..the rav4 has electric power steering as well

[CRXguy]

Rav4 V6 FTW!!!

CR-V is overpriced and has a poor excuse for an engine.

[alloroc]

Test drove all thit shit year before last when deciding on a car.

CRV
Rav
XL7
Forester
Odyssey
Ridgeline
Sienna
Montana
Tribute
Xtrail

Wound up buying a Legacy best bang for the buck by a long shot.
As much storage space as the small SUV's - AWD and ... refined.

[guessboi]

I am pretty sure the new vitara uses unibody now and it won the motoring 2006 small suv of the year. Take a look at it and it might well surprise you. so is the hyundai tucson. There is a lot of choice in this category. might as well have a look at both import and domestic small suvs. :D


Originally posted by hjr
i really like the suzuki grand vitara. I love the styling, but i dont know about reliability too much, and it still uses a body on frame concept rather than unibody which is wierd. Any-hoeee, thats me, and i wouldnt buy one as im not interested in an suv at this point.

i think looking at hyundai is a good idea as well

[That.Guy.S30]

forester xt!

[rc2002]

Rav4 >>> CRV

[C4S]

Or wait for the new Freelander ? ( call LR2 here )

Hot hot small SUV ... and .. $45K to start ! not much more then a loaded CRV or RAV 4 ! :thumbsup:

[BoS_DC2]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
Rav4 >>> CRV

:thumbsup: RAV4 !!

[mvprimate]

I bought an 04 rav4 waiting till i turn 25 and can afford insurance on a new vehicle. I origionally was going to go for a sports car but after taking a ride in the new V6 rav, i think that is my choice. THe fuel economy is still pretty good and i think rav4's look just beautiful.

[heavyD]

07 Outlander trumps all small SUV's.:closed: